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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 229.23 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 229.23 and 116.64 is: 175.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 229.23 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/229.23 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 229.23 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 26,737.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,737.39/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.58

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