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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.94, 228.70 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.94, 228.70 and 111.94 is: 167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.94 : 228.70 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.94/228.70 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.94x = 228.70 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.94x = 25,600.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,600.68/152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.39

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