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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.99, 229.46 and 75.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.99, 229.46 and 75.91 is: 113.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.99 : 229.46 = 75.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.99/229.46 = 75.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.99x = 229.46 × 75.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.99x = 17,417.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,417.36/152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.85

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