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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.60, 228.78 and 80.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.60, 228.78 and 80.42 is: 120.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.60 : 228.78 = 80.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.60/228.78 = 80.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.60x = 228.78 × 80.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.60x = 18,398.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,398.49/152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.57

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