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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.58, 227.76 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.58, 227.76 and 121.86 is: 181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.58 : 227.76 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.58/227.76 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.58x = 227.76 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.58x = 27,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,754.83/152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.90

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