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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.02, 227.76 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.02, 227.76 and 115.84 is: 173.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.02 : 227.76 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.02/227.76 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.02x = 227.76 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.02x = 26,383.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,383.72/152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.55

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