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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 229.18 and 56.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 229.18 and 56.58 is: 84.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 229.18 = 56.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/229.18 = 56.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 229.18 × 56.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 12,967.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,967.00/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.88

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