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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.55, 228.76 and 75.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.55, 228.76 and 75.47 is: 113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.55 : 228.76 = 75.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.55/228.76 = 75.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.55x = 228.76 × 75.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.55x = 17,263.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,263.18/152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.16

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