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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.80, 228.84 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.80, 228.84 and 120.76 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.80 : 228.84 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.80/228.84 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.80x = 228.84 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.80x = 27,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,634.72/152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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