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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 228.76 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 228.76 and 111.92 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 228.76 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/228.76 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 228.76 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 25,602.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,602.82/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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