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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.56, 229.04 and 80.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.56, 229.04 and 80.48 is: 120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.56 : 229.04 = 80.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.56/229.04 = 80.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.56x = 229.04 × 80.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.56x = 18,433.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,433.14/152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.83

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