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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.67, 229.01 and 55.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.67, 229.01 and 55.12 is: 82.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.67 : 229.01 = 55.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.67/229.01 = 55.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.67x = 229.01 × 55.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.67x = 12,623.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,623.03/152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.68

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