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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.14, 227.51 and 113.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.14, 227.51 and 113.65 is: 169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.14 : 227.51 = 113.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.14/227.51 = 113.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.14x = 227.51 × 113.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.14x = 25,856.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,856.51/152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.95

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