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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 228.22 and 54.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 228.22 and 54.66 is: 81.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 228.22 = 54.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/228.22 = 54.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 228.22 × 54.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 12,474.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,474.51/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.98

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