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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.66, 229.24 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.66, 229.24 and 80.56 is: 120.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.66 : 229.24 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.66/229.24 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.66x = 229.24 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.66x = 18,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,467.57/152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.97

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