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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.66, 229.03 and 55.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.66, 229.03 and 55.17 is: 82.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.66 : 229.03 = 55.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.66/229.03 = 55.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.66x = 229.03 × 55.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.66x = 12,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,635.45/152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.77

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