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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 229 and 80.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 229 and 80.48 is: 120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 229 = 80.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/229 = 80.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 229 × 80.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 18,429.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,429.92/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.74

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