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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.99, 229.52 and 55.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.99, 229.52 and 55.50 is: 83.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.99 : 229.52 = 55.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.99/229.52 = 55.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.99x = 229.52 × 55.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.99x = 12,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,738.08/152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.26

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