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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.18, 228.04 and 75.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.18, 228.04 and 75.03 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.18 : 228.04 = 75.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.18/228.04 = 75.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.18x = 228.04 × 75.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.18x = 17,109.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,109.84/152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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