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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 228.02 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 228.02 and 111.78 is: 167.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 228.02 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/228.02 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 228.02 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 25,487.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,487.52/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.52

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