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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.03, 227.48 and 111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.03, 227.48 and 111.53 is: 166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.03 : 227.48 = 111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.03/227.48 = 111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.03x = 227.48 × 111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.03x = 25,369.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,369.15/152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.87

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