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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.34, 228.70 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.34, 228.70 and 118.06 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.34 : 228.70 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.34/228.70 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.34x = 228.70 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.34x = 27,000.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,000.32/152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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