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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.47, 228.68 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.47, 228.68 and 114.01 is: 171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.47 : 228.68 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.47/228.68 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.47x = 228.68 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.47x = 26,071.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,071.81/152.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.00

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