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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.85, 229.16 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.85, 229.16 and 74.72 is: 112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.85 : 229.16 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.85/229.16 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.85x = 229.16 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.85x = 17,121.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,121.32/152.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.01

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