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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 228.30 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 228.30 and 120.12 is: 180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 228.30 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/228.30 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 228.30 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 27,423.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,423.40/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.09

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