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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.22, 227.88 and 121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.22, 227.88 and 121.71 is: 182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.22 : 227.88 = 121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.22/227.88 = 121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.22x = 227.88 × 121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.22x = 27,735.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,735.27/152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.21

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