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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.58, 228.78 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.58, 228.78 and 113.52 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.58 : 228.78 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.58/228.78 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.58x = 228.78 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.58x = 25,971.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,971.11/152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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