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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 228.96 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 228.96 and 88.64 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 228.96 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/228.96 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 228.96 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 20,295.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,295.01/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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