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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.31, 228.50 and 56.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.31, 228.50 and 56.13 is: 84.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.31 : 228.50 = 56.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.31/228.50 = 56.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.31x = 228.50 × 56.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.31x = 12,825.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,825.71/152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.21

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