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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.99, 229.70 and 79.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.99, 229.70 and 79.92 is: 119.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.99 : 229.70 = 79.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.99/229.70 = 79.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.99x = 229.70 × 79.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.99x = 18,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,357.22/152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.99

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