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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 229.32 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 229.32 and 117.20 is: 175.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 229.32 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/229.32 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 229.32 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 26,876.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,876.30/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.71

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