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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 229.41 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 229.41 and 80.73 is: 121.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 229.41 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/229.41 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 229.41 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 18,520.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,520.27/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.12

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