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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.67, 228.86 and 49.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.67, 228.86 and 49.88 is: 74.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.67 : 228.86 = 49.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.67/228.86 = 49.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.67x = 228.86 × 49.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.67x = 11,415.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,415.98/152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.78

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