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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.75, 229.16 and 80.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.75, 229.16 and 80.55 is: 120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.75 : 229.16 = 80.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.75/229.16 = 80.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.75x = 229.16 × 80.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.75x = 18,459.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,459.04/152.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.84

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