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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.44, 228.48 and 83.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.44, 228.48 and 83.84 is: 125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.44 : 228.48 = 83.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.44/228.48 = 83.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.44x = 228.48 × 83.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.44x = 19,155.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,155.76/152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.66

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