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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 229.43 and 75.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 229.43 and 75.91 is: 113.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 229.43 = 75.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/229.43 = 75.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 229.43 × 75.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 17,416.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,416.03/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.89

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