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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 228.02 and 75.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 228.02 and 75.04 is: 112.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 228.02 = 75.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/228.02 = 75.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 228.02 × 75.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 17,111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,111.38/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.46

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