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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.13, 228.23 and 49.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.13, 228.23 and 49.42 is: 74.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.13 : 228.23 = 49.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.13/228.23 = 49.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.13x = 228.23 × 49.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.13x = 11,279.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,279.13/152.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.14

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