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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.14, 228.05 and 55.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.14, 228.05 and 55.92 is: 83.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.14 : 228.05 = 55.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.14/228.05 = 55.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.14x = 228.05 × 55.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.14x = 12,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,752.56/152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.82

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