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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.57, 228.96 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.57, 228.96 and 113.61 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.57 : 228.96 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.57/228.96 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.57x = 228.96 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.57x = 26,012.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,012.15/152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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