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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 228.06 and 55.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 228.06 and 55.92 is: 83.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 228.06 = 55.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/228.06 = 55.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 228.06 × 55.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 12,753.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,753.12/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.81

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