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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.98, 228.92 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.98, 228.92 and 88.54 is: 132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.98 : 228.92 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.98/228.92 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.98x = 228.92 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.98x = 20,267.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,267.43/152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.49

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