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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.49, 228.39 and 111.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.49, 228.39 and 111.81 is: 167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.49 : 228.39 = 111.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.49/228.39 = 111.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.49x = 228.39 × 111.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.49x = 25,536.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,536.29/152.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.46

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