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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.89, 228.05 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.89, 228.05 and 83.52 is: 125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.89 : 228.05 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.89/228.05 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.89x = 228.05 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.89x = 19,046.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,046.32/151.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.40

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