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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.62, 228.85 and 55.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.62, 228.85 and 55.09 is: 82.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.62 : 228.85 = 55.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.62/228.85 = 55.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.62x = 228.85 × 55.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.62x = 12,606.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606.64/152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.60

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