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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 227.90 and 79.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 227.90 and 79.80 is: 119.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 227.90 = 79.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/227.90 = 79.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 227.90 × 79.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 18,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,186.42/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.52

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