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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.27, 228.49 and 82.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.27, 228.49 and 82.91 is: 124.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.27 : 228.49 = 82.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.27/228.49 = 82.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.27x = 228.49 × 82.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.27x = 18,944.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,944.11/152.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.41

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