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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152, 228.03 and 77.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152, 228.03 and 77.69 is: 116.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152 : 228.03 = 77.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152/228.03 = 77.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152x = 228.03 × 77.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152x = 17,715.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,715.65/152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.55

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