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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.35, 228.45 and 56.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.35, 228.45 and 56.14 is: 84.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.35 : 228.45 = 56.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.35/228.45 = 56.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.35x = 228.45 × 56.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.35x = 12,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,825.18/152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.18

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