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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.77, 229.19 and 83.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.77, 229.19 and 83.41 is: 125.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.77 : 229.19 = 83.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.77/229.19 = 83.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.77x = 229.19 × 83.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.77x = 19,116.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,116.74/152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.13

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