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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 211.25 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 211.25 and 115.97 is: 160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 211.25 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/211.25 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 211.25 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 24,497.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,497.03/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.24

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