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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.01, 227.72 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.01, 227.72 and 100.50 is: 150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.01 : 227.72 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.01/227.72 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.01x = 227.72 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.01x = 22,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,884.88/152.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.55

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