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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 228.49 and 79.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 228.49 and 79.11 is: 118.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 228.49 = 79.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/228.49 = 79.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 228.49 × 79.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 18,075.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,075.65/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.70

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