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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.14, 227.85 and 117.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.14, 227.85 and 117.79 is: 176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.14 : 227.85 = 117.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.14/227.85 = 117.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.14x = 227.85 × 117.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.14x = 26,838.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,838.45/152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.41

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