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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 228.01 and 55.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 228.01 and 55.84 is: 83.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 228.01 = 55.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/228.01 = 55.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 228.01 × 55.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 12,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,732.08/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.71

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