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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 228.96 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 228.96 and 88.50 is: 132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 228.96 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/228.96 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 228.96 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 20,262.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,262.96/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.65

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