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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 228.06 and 54.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 228.06 and 54.55 is: 81.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 228.06 = 54.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/228.06 = 54.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 228.06 × 54.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 12,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,440.67/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.80

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