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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.65, 228.91 and 75.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.65, 228.91 and 75.53 is: 113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.65 : 228.91 = 75.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.65/228.91 = 75.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.65x = 228.91 × 75.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.65x = 17,288.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,288.05/152.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.25

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