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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.89, 229.31 and 55.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.89, 229.31 and 55.38 is: 83.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.89 : 229.31 = 55.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.89/229.31 = 55.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.89x = 229.31 × 55.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.89x = 12,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,699.98/152.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.07

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