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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.84, 228.90 and 75.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.84, 228.90 and 75.86 is: 113.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.84 : 228.90 = 75.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.84/228.90 = 75.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.84x = 228.90 × 75.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.84x = 17,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,364.35/152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.61

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