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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.71, 228.84 and 118.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.71, 228.84 and 118.31 is: 177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.71 : 228.84 = 118.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.71/228.84 = 118.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.71x = 228.84 × 118.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.71x = 27,073.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,073.49/152.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.29

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