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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 228.98 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 228.98 and 112.10 is: 167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 228.98 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/228.98 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 228.98 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 25,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,668.66/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.81

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