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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.44, 228.52 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.44, 228.52 and 88.28 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.44 : 228.52 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.44/228.52 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.44x = 228.52 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.44x = 20,173.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,173.75/152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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