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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.06, 228.12 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.06, 228.12 and 114.04 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.06 : 228.12 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.06/228.12 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.06x = 228.12 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.06x = 26,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,014.80/152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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