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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.44, 228.68 and 54.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.44, 228.68 and 54.94 is: 82.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.44 : 228.68 = 54.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.44/228.68 = 54.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.44x = 228.68 × 54.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.44x = 12,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,563.40/152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.42

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