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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.44, 228.63 and 54.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.44, 228.63 and 54.92 is: 82.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.44 : 228.63 = 54.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.44/228.63 = 54.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.44x = 228.63 × 54.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.44x = 12,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,556.50/152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.37

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