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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 228.81 and 56.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 228.81 and 56.34 is: 84.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 228.81 = 56.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/228.81 = 56.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 228.81 × 56.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 12,891.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,891.16/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.52

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