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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 229.37 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 229.37 and 80.82 is: 121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 229.37 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/229.37 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 229.37 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 18,537.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,537.68/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.22

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