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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.03, 228.03 and 42.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.03, 228.03 and 42.33 is: 63.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.03 : 228.03 = 42.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.03/228.03 = 42.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.03x = 228.03 × 42.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.03x = 9,652.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,652.51/152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.49

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