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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.07, 228.01 and 78.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.07, 228.01 and 78.94 is: 118.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.07 : 228.01 = 78.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.07/228.01 = 78.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.07x = 228.01 × 78.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.07x = 17,999.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999.11/152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.36

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