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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 229.08 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 229.08 and 88.56 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 229.08 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/229.08 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 229.08 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 20,287.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,287.32/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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