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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 228.15 and 55.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 228.15 and 55.86 is: 83.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 228.15 = 55.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/228.15 = 55.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 228.15 × 55.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 12,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,744.46/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.79

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