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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.40, 228 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.40, 228 and 115.80 is: 173.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.40 : 228 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.40/228 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.40x = 228 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.40x = 26,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,402.40/152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.24

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