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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.02, 228.02 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.02, 228.02 and 116.20 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.02 : 228.02 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.02/228.02 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.02x = 228.02 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.02x = 26,495.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,495.92/152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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