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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.01, 228.06 and 55.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.01, 228.06 and 55.83 is: 83.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.01 : 228.06 = 55.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.01/228.06 = 55.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.01x = 228.06 × 55.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.01x = 12,732.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,732.59/152.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.76

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