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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 210.76 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 210.76 and 112.96 is: 155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 210.76 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/210.76 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 210.76 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 23,807.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,807.45/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.70

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