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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.79, 228.75 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.79, 228.75 and 116.61 is: 174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.79 : 228.75 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.79/228.75 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.79x = 228.75 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.79x = 26,674.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,674.54/152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.58

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