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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.63, 228.65 and 80.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.63, 228.65 and 80.32 is: 120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.63 : 228.65 = 80.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.63/228.65 = 80.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.63x = 228.65 × 80.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.63x = 18,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,364.02/152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.32

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