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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.84, 229.44 and 80.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.84, 229.44 and 80.84 is: 121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.84 : 229.44 = 80.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.84/229.44 = 80.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.84x = 229.44 × 80.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.84x = 18,547.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,547.93/152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.36

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