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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.01, 227.52 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.01, 227.52 and 144.09 is: 215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.01 : 227.52 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.01/227.52 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.01x = 227.52 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.01x = 32,783.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,783.36/152.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.67

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