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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152, 228.08 and 55.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152, 228.08 and 55.84 is: 83.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152 : 228.08 = 55.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152/228.08 = 55.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152x = 228.08 × 55.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152x = 12,735.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,735.99/152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.79

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