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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.78, 229.28 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.78, 229.28 and 112.28 is: 168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.78 : 229.28 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.78/229.28 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.78x = 229.28 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.78x = 25,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,741.85/152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.50

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