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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.67, 228.87 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.67, 228.87 and 112.29 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.67 : 228.87 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.67/228.87 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.67x = 228.87 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.67x = 25,699.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,699.81/152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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