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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.80, 211.08 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.80, 211.08 and 114.46 is: 158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.80 : 211.08 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.80/211.08 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.80x = 211.08 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.80x = 24,160.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,160.22/152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.12

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