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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.42, 228.75 and 111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.42, 228.75 and 111.95 is: 168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.42 : 228.75 = 111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.42/228.75 = 111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.42x = 228.75 × 111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.42x = 25,608.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,608.00/152.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.01

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