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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 228.32 and 80.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 228.32 and 80.07 is: 120.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 228.32 = 80.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/228.32 = 80.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 228.32 × 80.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 18,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,281.18/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.14

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