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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.17, 228.16 and 55.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.17, 228.16 and 55.97 is: 83.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.17 : 228.16 = 55.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.17/228.16 = 55.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.17x = 228.16 × 55.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.17x = 12,769.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,769.84/152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.92

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