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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.69, 228.42 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.69, 228.42 and 111.98 is: 167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.69 : 228.42 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.69/228.42 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.69x = 228.42 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.69x = 25,579.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,579.04/152.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.53

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