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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 229.50 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 229.50 and 80.80 is: 121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 229.50 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/229.50 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 229.50 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 18,543.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,543.60/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.24

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