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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.38, 228.66 and 75.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.38, 228.66 and 75.35 is: 113.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.38 : 228.66 = 75.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.38/228.66 = 75.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.38x = 228.66 × 75.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.38x = 17,228.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,228.96/152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.07

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