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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 228.17 and 83.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 228.17 and 83.74 is: 125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 228.17 = 83.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/228.17 = 83.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 228.17 × 83.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 19,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,106.96/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.55

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