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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.43, 228.42 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.43, 228.42 and 80.34 is: 120.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.43 : 228.42 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.43/228.42 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.43x = 228.42 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.43x = 18,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,351.26/152.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.39

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