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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 228.90 and 75.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 228.90 and 75.48 is: 113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 228.90 = 75.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/228.90 = 75.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 228.90 × 75.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 17,277.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,277.37/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.28

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