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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.06, 228.11 and 75.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.06, 228.11 and 75.06 is: 112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.06 : 228.11 = 75.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.06/228.11 = 75.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.06x = 228.11 × 75.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.06x = 17,121.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,121.56/152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.60

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