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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.83, 228.82 and 116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.83, 228.82 and 116.59 is: 174.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.83 : 228.82 = 116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.83/228.82 = 116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.83x = 228.82 × 116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.83x = 26,678.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,678.12/152.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.56

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