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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 227.82 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 227.82 and 121.56 is: 182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 227.82 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/227.82 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 227.82 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 27,693.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,693.80/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.00

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