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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.40, 228.48 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.40, 228.48 and 113.76 is: 170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.40 : 228.48 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.40/228.48 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.40x = 228.48 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.40x = 25,991.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,991.88/152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.55

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