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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 228.12 and 83.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 228.12 and 83.58 is: 125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 228.12 = 83.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/228.12 = 83.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 228.12 × 83.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 19,066.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,066.27/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.30

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