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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.65, 229.04 and 111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.65, 229.04 and 111.56 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.65 : 229.04 = 111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.65/229.04 = 111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.65x = 229.04 × 111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.65x = 25,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,550.42/152.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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