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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.73, 228.87 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.73, 228.87 and 111.96 is: 167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.73 : 228.87 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.73/228.87 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.73x = 228.87 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.73x = 25,624.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,624.29/152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.78

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