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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 229.68 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 229.68 and 112.23 is: 168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 229.68 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/229.68 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 229.68 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 25,776.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,776.99/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.58

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