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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.98, 229.15 and 111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.98, 229.15 and 111.82 is: 167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.98 : 229.15 = 111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.98/229.15 = 111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.98x = 229.15 × 111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.98x = 25,622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,622.70/152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.49

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