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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.54, 228.72 and 79.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.54, 228.72 and 79.45 is: 119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.54 : 228.72 = 79.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.54/228.72 = 79.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.54x = 228.72 × 79.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.54x = 18,171.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,171.80/152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.13

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