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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.57, 228.78 and 56.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.57, 228.78 and 56.40 is: 84.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.57 : 228.78 = 56.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.57/228.78 = 56.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.57x = 228.78 × 56.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.57x = 12,903.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,903.19/152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.58

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