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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 228.80 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 228.80 and 88.48 is: 132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 228.80 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/228.80 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 228.80 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 20,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,244.22/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.77

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