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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.30, 228.33 and 54.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.30, 228.33 and 54.75 is: 82.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.30 : 228.33 = 54.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.30/228.33 = 54.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.30x = 228.33 × 54.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.30x = 12,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,499.65/152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.07

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