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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.03, 228.10 and 78.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.03, 228.10 and 78.94 is: 118.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.03 : 228.10 = 78.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.03/228.10 = 78.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.03x = 228.10 × 78.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.03x = 18,006.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,006.21/152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.44

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