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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.98, 210.90 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.98, 210.90 and 111.52 is: 153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.98 : 210.90 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.98/210.90 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.98x = 210.90 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.98x = 23,519.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,519.57/152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.74

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