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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.73, 228.76 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.73, 228.76 and 114.28 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.73 : 228.76 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.73/228.76 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.73x = 228.76 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.73x = 26,141.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,141.84/152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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