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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.43, 228.22 and 80.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.43, 228.22 and 80.14 is: 119.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.43 : 228.22 = 80.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.43/228.22 = 80.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.43x = 228.22 × 80.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.43x = 18,289.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,289.55/152.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.99

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