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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152, 227.52 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152, 227.52 and 100.52 is: 150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152 : 227.52 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152/227.52 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152x = 227.52 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152x = 22,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,870.31/152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.46

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