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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.49, 228.51 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.49, 228.51 and 80.25 is: 120.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.49 : 228.51 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.49/228.51 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.49x = 228.51 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.49x = 18,337.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,337.93/152.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.26

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