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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.34, 228.69 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.34, 228.69 and 80.34 is: 120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.34 : 228.69 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.34/228.69 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.34x = 228.69 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.34x = 18,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,372.95/152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.60

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