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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.61, 228.33 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.61, 228.33 and 118.11 is: 176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.61 : 228.33 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.61/228.33 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.61x = 228.33 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.61x = 26,968.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,968.06/152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.71

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