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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.47, 228.71 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.47, 228.71 and 111.97 is: 167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.47 : 228.71 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.47/228.71 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.47x = 228.71 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.47x = 25,608.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,608.66/152.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.96

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