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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.20, 228.30 and 59.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.20, 228.30 and 59.68 is: 89.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.20 : 228.30 = 59.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.20/228.30 = 59.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.20x = 228.30 × 59.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.20x = 13,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,624.94/152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.52

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