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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 228.59 and 56.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 228.59 and 56.27 is: 84.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 228.59 = 56.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/228.59 = 56.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 228.59 × 56.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 12,861.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,861.34/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.35

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