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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.24, 228.24 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.24, 228.24 and 120.32 is: 180.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.24 : 228.24 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.24/228.24 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.24x = 228.24 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.24x = 27,461.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,461.84/152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.39

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