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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.33, 228.14 and 75.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.33, 228.14 and 75.35 is: 112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.33 : 228.14 = 75.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.33/228.14 = 75.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.33x = 228.14 × 75.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.33x = 17,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,190.35/152.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.85

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