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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.44, 228.66 and 75.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.44, 228.66 and 75.38 is: 113.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.44 : 228.66 = 75.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.44/228.66 = 75.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.44x = 228.66 × 75.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.44x = 17,236.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,236.39/152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.07

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