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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 228.96 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 228.96 and 118.56 is: 177.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 228.96 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/228.96 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 228.96 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 27,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,145.50/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.84

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