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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.70, 228.93 and 56.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.70, 228.93 and 56.46 is: 84.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.70 : 228.93 = 56.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.70/228.93 = 56.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.70x = 228.93 × 56.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.70x = 12,925.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,925.39/152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.65

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