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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.46, 228.60 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.46, 228.60 and 80.28 is: 120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.46 : 228.60 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.46/228.60 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.46x = 228.60 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.46x = 18,352.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,352.01/152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.37

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