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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.66, 229.18 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.66, 229.18 and 118.38 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.66 : 229.18 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.66/229.18 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.66x = 229.18 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.66x = 27,130.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,130.33/152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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