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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.82, 228.73 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.82, 228.73 and 112.23 is: 167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.82 : 228.73 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.82/228.73 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.82x = 228.73 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.82x = 25,670.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,670.37/152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.98

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