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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 229.16 and 44.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 229.16 and 44.57 is: 66.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 229.16 = 44.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/229.16 = 44.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 229.16 × 44.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 10,212.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,212.29/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.85

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