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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.39, 228.63 and 80.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.39, 228.63 and 80.30 is: 120.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.39 : 228.63 = 80.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.39/228.63 = 80.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.39x = 228.63 × 80.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.39x = 18,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,358.99/152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.47

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