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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 210.56 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 210.56 and 113.88 is: 156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 210.56 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/210.56 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 210.56 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 23,978.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,978.00/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.97

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