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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.78, 210.69 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.78, 210.69 and 115.94 is: 159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.78 : 210.69 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.78/210.69 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.78x = 210.69 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.78x = 24,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,427.40/152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.89

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