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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.06, 228.06 and 79.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.06, 228.06 and 79.88 is: 119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.06 : 228.06 = 79.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.06/228.06 = 79.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.06x = 228.06 × 79.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.06x = 18,217.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,217.43/152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.80

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