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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.39, 228.37 and 83.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.39, 228.37 and 83.94 is: 125.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.39 : 228.37 = 83.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.39/228.37 = 83.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.39x = 228.37 × 83.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.39x = 19,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,168.96/152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.79

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