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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.93, 229.44 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.93, 229.44 and 88.75 is: 133.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.93 : 229.44 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.93/229.44 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.93x = 229.44 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.93x = 20,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,362.36/152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.15

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