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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.13, 227.57 and 121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.13, 227.57 and 121.76 is: 182.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.13 : 227.57 = 121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.13/227.57 = 121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.13x = 227.57 × 121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.13x = 27,707.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,707.18/152.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.13

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