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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.74, 228.72 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.74, 228.72 and 80.44 is: 120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.74 : 228.72 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.74/228.72 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.74x = 228.72 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.74x = 18,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,398.24/152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.45

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