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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.73, 228.90 and 56.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.73, 228.90 and 56.46 is: 84.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.73 : 228.90 = 56.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.73/228.90 = 56.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.73x = 228.90 × 56.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.73x = 12,923.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,923.69/152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.62

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