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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.56, 229.02 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.56, 229.02 and 80.56 is: 120.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.56 : 229.02 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.56/229.02 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.56x = 229.02 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.56x = 18,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,449.85/152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.94

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