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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.18, 228.14 and 75.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.18, 228.14 and 75.10 is: 112.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.18 : 228.14 = 75.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.18/228.14 = 75.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.18x = 228.14 × 75.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.18x = 17,131.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131.80/152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.58

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