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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.39, 228.55 and 44.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.39, 228.55 and 44.15 is: 66.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.39 : 228.55 = 44.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.39/228.55 = 44.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.39x = 228.55 × 44.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.39x = 10,089.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,089.91/152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.21

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