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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.44, 228.69 and 56.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.44, 228.69 and 56.25 is: 84.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.44 : 228.69 = 56.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.44/228.69 = 56.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.44x = 228.69 × 56.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.44x = 12,863.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,863.81/152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.39

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