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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.82, 228.87 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.82, 228.87 and 111.58 is: 167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.82 : 228.87 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.82/228.87 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.82x = 228.87 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.82x = 25,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,537.31/152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.11

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