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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.07, 228.03 and 79.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.07, 228.03 and 79.91 is: 119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.07 : 228.03 = 79.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.07/228.03 = 79.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.07x = 228.03 × 79.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.07x = 18,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,221.88/152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.83

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