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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.37, 228.40 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.37, 228.40 and 80.19 is: 120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.37 : 228.40 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.37/228.40 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.37x = 228.40 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.37x = 18,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,315.20/152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.20

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