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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.38, 228.56 and 54.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.38, 228.56 and 54.88 is: 82.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.38 : 228.56 = 54.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.38/228.56 = 54.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.38x = 228.56 × 54.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.38x = 12,542.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,542.94/152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.31

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