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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.87, 229.31 and 121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.87, 229.31 and 121.01 is: 181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.87 : 229.31 = 121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.87/229.31 = 121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.87x = 229.31 × 121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.87x = 27,748.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,748.80/152.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.52

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