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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.12, 228.08 and 75.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.12, 228.08 and 75.06 is: 112.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.12 : 228.08 = 75.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.12/228.08 = 75.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.12x = 228.08 × 75.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.12x = 17,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,119.68/152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.54

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