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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.78, 228.86 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.78, 228.86 and 120.26 is: 180.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.78 : 228.86 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.78/228.86 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.78x = 228.86 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.78x = 27,522.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,522.70/152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.15

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