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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152, 227.49 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152, 227.49 and 111.50 is: 166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152 : 227.49 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152/227.49 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152x = 227.49 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152x = 25,365.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,365.14/152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.88

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