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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 229.83 and 112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 229.83 and 112.83 is: 169.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 229.83 = 112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/229.83 = 112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 229.83 × 112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 25,931.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,931.72/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.58

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