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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.13, 228.04 and 55.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.13, 228.04 and 55.89 is: 83.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.13 : 228.04 = 55.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.13/228.04 = 55.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.13x = 228.04 × 55.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.13x = 12,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,744.88/152.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.78

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