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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.14, 228.27 and 54.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.14, 228.27 and 54.65 is: 82.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.14 : 228.27 = 54.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.14/228.27 = 54.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.14x = 228.27 × 54.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.14x = 12,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,475.66/152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.00

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