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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.70, 228.87 and 75.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.70, 228.87 and 75.54 is: 113.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.70 : 228.87 = 75.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.70/228.87 = 75.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.70x = 228.87 × 75.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.70x = 17,289.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,289.70/152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.23

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