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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.40, 228.25 and 121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.40, 228.25 and 121.99 is: 182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.40 : 228.25 = 121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.40/228.25 = 121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.40x = 228.25 × 121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.40x = 27,844.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,844.22/152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.70

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