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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.58, 228.95 and 80.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.58, 228.95 and 80.45 is: 120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.58 : 228.95 = 80.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.58/228.95 = 80.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.58x = 228.95 × 80.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.58x = 18,417.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,417.48/152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.71

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