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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 227.63 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 227.63 and 115.11 is: 172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 227.63 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/227.63 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 227.63 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 26,201.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,201.91/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.20

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