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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.79, 210.72 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.79, 210.72 and 111.48 is: 153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.79 : 210.72 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.79/210.72 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.79x = 210.72 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.79x = 23,491.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,491.07/152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.75

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