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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.13, 228.13 and 55.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.13, 228.13 and 55.88 is: 83.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.13 : 228.13 = 55.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.13/228.13 = 55.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.13x = 228.13 × 55.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.13x = 12,746.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,746.62/152.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.79

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