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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.80, 210.48 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.80, 210.48 and 118.24 is: 162.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.80 : 210.48 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.80/210.48 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.80x = 210.48 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.80x = 24,887.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,887.16/152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.87

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