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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.12, 228.14 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.12, 228.14 and 54.68 is: 82.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.12 : 228.14 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.12/228.14 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.12x = 228.14 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.12x = 12,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,473.69/152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.00

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