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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 228.60 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 228.60 and 118.44 is: 177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 228.60 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/228.60 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 228.60 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 27,075.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,075.38/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.38

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