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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.61, 229.11 and 75.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.61, 229.11 and 75.66 is: 113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.61 : 229.11 = 75.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.61/229.11 = 75.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.61x = 229.11 × 75.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.61x = 17,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,334.46/152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.59

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