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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 210.83 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 210.83 and 113.88 is: 157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 210.83 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/210.83 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 210.83 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 24,008.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,008.75/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.17

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