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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.38, 228.43 and 56.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.38, 228.43 and 56.13 is: 84.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.38 : 228.43 = 56.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.38/228.43 = 56.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.38x = 228.43 × 56.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.38x = 12,820.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,820.63/152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.14

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