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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 229.50 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 229.50 and 118.66 is: 178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 229.50 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/229.50 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 229.50 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 27,232.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,232.47/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.13

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