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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.03, 227.64 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.03, 227.64 and 121.70 is: 182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.03 : 227.64 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.03/227.64 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.03x = 227.64 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.03x = 27,703.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,703.79/152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.23

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