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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.20, 228.06 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.20, 228.06 and 118.12 is: 176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.20 : 228.06 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.20/228.06 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.20x = 228.06 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.20x = 26,938.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,938.45/152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.99

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