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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.27, 228.01 and 121.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.27, 228.01 and 121.90 is: 182.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.27 : 228.01 = 121.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.27/228.01 = 121.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.27x = 228.01 × 121.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.27x = 27,793.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,793.86/152.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.52

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