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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.18, 228.22 and 83.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.18, 228.22 and 83.74 is: 125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.18 : 228.22 = 83.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.18/228.22 = 83.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.18x = 228.22 × 83.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.18x = 19,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,111.14/152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.58

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