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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.27, 228.47 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.27, 228.47 and 112.02 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.27 : 228.47 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.27/228.47 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.27x = 228.47 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.27x = 25,592.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,592.65/152.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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