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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.66, 228.99 and 56.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.66, 228.99 and 56.45 is: 84.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.66 : 228.99 = 56.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.66/228.99 = 56.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.66x = 228.99 × 56.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.66x = 12,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,925.34/152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.67

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