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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.21, 228.29 and 54.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.21, 228.29 and 54.70 is: 82.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.21 : 228.29 = 54.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.21/228.29 = 54.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.21x = 228.29 × 54.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.21x = 12,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,486.46/152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.03

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