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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 228.69 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 228.69 and 119.88 is: 180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 228.69 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/228.69 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 228.69 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 27,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,415.36/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.03

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