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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 228.52 and 75.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 228.52 and 75.25 is: 112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 228.52 = 75.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/228.52 = 75.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 228.52 × 75.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 17,195.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,195.37/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.78

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