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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.86, 229.19 and 55.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.86, 229.19 and 55.31 is: 82.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.86 : 229.19 = 55.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.86/229.19 = 55.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.86x = 229.19 × 55.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.86x = 12,676.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,676.50/152.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.93

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