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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.58, 229.14 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.58, 229.14 and 116.40 is: 174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.58 : 229.14 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.58/229.14 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.58x = 229.14 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.58x = 26,671.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,671.90/152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.81

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