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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.57, 228.87 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.57, 228.87 and 55.08 is: 82.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.57 : 228.87 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.57/228.87 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.57x = 228.87 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.57x = 12,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606.16/152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.62

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