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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.40, 228.65 and 54.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.40, 228.65 and 54.90 is: 82.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.40 : 228.65 = 54.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.40/228.65 = 54.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.40x = 228.65 × 54.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.40x = 12,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,552.61/152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.37

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