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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 228.28 and 56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 228.28 and 56 is: 84.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 228.28 = 56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/228.28 = 56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 228.28 × 56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 12,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,783.68/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.00

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