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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.94, 229.08 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.94, 229.08 and 114.45 is: 171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.94 : 229.08 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.94/229.08 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.94x = 229.08 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.94x = 26,218.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,218.21/152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.43

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