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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.66, 228.78 and 56.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.66, 228.78 and 56.42 is: 84.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.66 : 228.78 = 56.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.66/228.78 = 56.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.66x = 228.78 × 56.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.66x = 12,907.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,907.77/152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.55

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