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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.25, 228.18 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.25, 228.18 and 111.60 is: 167.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.25 : 228.18 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.25/228.18 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.25x = 228.18 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.25x = 25,464.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,464.89/152.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.26

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