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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.26, 228.28 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.26, 228.28 and 115.66 is: 173.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.26 : 228.28 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.26/228.28 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.26x = 228.28 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.26x = 26,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,402.86/152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.41

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