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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.90, 210.79 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.90, 210.79 and 115.02 is: 158.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.90 : 210.79 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.90/210.79 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.90x = 210.79 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.90x = 24,245.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,245.07/152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.57

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