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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.63, 229.02 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.63, 229.02 and 111.54 is: 167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.63 : 229.02 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.63/229.02 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.63x = 229.02 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.63x = 25,543.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,543.19/152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.35

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