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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 227.96 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 227.96 and 114 is: 170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 227.96 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/227.96 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 227.96 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 25,987.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,987.44/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.88

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