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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.84, 210.65 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.84, 210.65 and 115.98 is: 159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.84 : 210.65 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.84/210.65 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.84x = 210.65 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.84x = 24,430.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,430.61/152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.85

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