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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.51, 228.46 and 75.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.51, 228.46 and 75.43 is: 112.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.51 : 228.46 = 75.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.51/228.46 = 75.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.51x = 228.46 × 75.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.51x = 17,232.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,232.74/152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.99

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