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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 228.28 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 228.28 and 113.80 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 228.28 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/228.28 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 228.28 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 25,978.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,978.26/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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