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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.86, 228.94 and 75.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.86, 228.94 and 75.59 is: 113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.86 : 228.94 = 75.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.86/228.94 = 75.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.86x = 228.94 × 75.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.86x = 17,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,304.05/152.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.20

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