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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.37, 228.42 and 80.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.37, 228.42 and 80.15 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.37 : 228.42 = 80.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.37/228.42 = 80.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.37x = 228.42 × 80.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.37x = 18,306.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,306.72/152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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