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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.75, 211.04 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.75, 211.04 and 117.92 is: 162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.75 : 211.04 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.75/211.04 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.75x = 211.04 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.75x = 24,886.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,886.22/152.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.92

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