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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.68, 229.02 and 55.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.68, 229.02 and 55.20 is: 82.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.68 : 229.02 = 55.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.68/229.02 = 55.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.68x = 229.02 × 55.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.68x = 12,641.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,641.90/152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.80

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