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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.58, 228.58 and 75.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.58, 228.58 and 75.45 is: 113.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.58 : 228.58 = 75.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.58/228.58 = 75.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.58x = 228.58 × 75.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.58x = 17,246.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,246.28/152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.03

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