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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.07, 228.04 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.07, 228.04 and 83.52 is: 125.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.07 : 228.04 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.07/228.04 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.07x = 228.04 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.07x = 19,045.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,045.90/152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.24

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