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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.95, 229.46 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.95, 229.46 and 88.02 is: 132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.95 : 229.46 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.95/229.46 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.95x = 229.46 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.95x = 20,197.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,197.07/152.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.05

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