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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.51, 228.75 and 121.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.51, 228.75 and 121.93 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.51 : 228.75 = 121.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.51/228.75 = 121.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.51x = 228.75 × 121.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.51x = 27,890.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,890.92/152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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