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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.44, 229.52 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.44, 229.52 and 116.68 is: 175.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.44 : 229.52 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.44/229.52 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.44x = 229.52 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.44x = 26,780.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,780.39/152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.68

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