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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.58, 228.80 and 75.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.58, 228.80 and 75.54 is: 113.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.58 : 228.80 = 75.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.58/228.80 = 75.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.58x = 228.80 × 75.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.58x = 17,283.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,283.17/152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.27

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