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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 228.81 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 228.81 and 82.20 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 228.81 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/228.81 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 228.81 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 18,808.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,808.18/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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