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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.26, 228.40 and 56.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.26, 228.40 and 56.05 is: 84.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.26 : 228.40 = 56.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.26/228.40 = 56.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.26x = 228.40 × 56.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.26x = 12,801.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,801.82/152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.08

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