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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.23, 228.31 and 56.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.23, 228.31 and 56.05 is: 84.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.23 : 228.31 = 56.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.23/228.31 = 56.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.23x = 228.31 × 56.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.23x = 12,796.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,796.78/152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.06

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