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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.61, 228.75 and 75.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.61, 228.75 and 75.46 is: 113.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.61 : 228.75 = 75.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.61/228.75 = 75.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.61x = 228.75 × 75.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.61x = 17,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,261.48/152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.11

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