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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.72, 228.74 and 118.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.72, 228.74 and 118.21 is: 177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.72 : 228.74 = 118.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.72/228.74 = 118.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.72x = 228.74 × 118.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.72x = 27,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,039.36/152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.05

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