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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.27, 228.28 and 118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.27, 228.28 and 118.09 is: 177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.27 : 228.28 = 118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.27/228.28 = 118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.27x = 228.28 × 118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.27x = 26,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,957.59/152.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.04

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