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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.56, 228.86 and 75.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.56, 228.86 and 75.56 is: 113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.56 : 228.86 = 75.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.56/228.86 = 75.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.56x = 228.86 × 75.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.56x = 17,292.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292.28/152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.35

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