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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 229.59 and 120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 229.59 and 120.42 is: 180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 229.59 = 120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/229.59 = 120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 229.59 × 120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 27,647.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,647.23/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.81

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