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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 228.68 and 79.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 228.68 and 79.21 is: 118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 228.68 = 79.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/228.68 = 79.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 228.68 × 79.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 18,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,113.92/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.77

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