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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.68, 228.98 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.68, 228.98 and 80.56 is: 120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.68 : 228.98 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.68/228.98 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.68x = 228.98 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.68x = 18,446.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,446.63/152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.82

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