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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 228.21 and 75.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 228.21 and 75.16 is: 112.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 228.21 = 75.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/228.21 = 75.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 228.21 × 75.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 17,153.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,153.24/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.74

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