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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 229.26 and 75.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 229.26 and 75.77 is: 113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 229.26 = 75.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/229.26 = 75.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 229.26 × 75.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 17,371.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,371.03/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.59

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