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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 210.83 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 210.83 and 111.45 is: 153.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 210.83 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/210.83 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 210.83 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 23,496.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,496.96/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.61

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