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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.12, 228.32 and 82.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.12, 228.32 and 82.76 is: 124.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.12 : 228.32 = 82.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.12/228.32 = 82.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.12x = 228.32 × 82.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.12x = 18,894.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,894.21/152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.21

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