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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.04, 226.14 and 150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.04, 226.14 and 150.15 is: 223.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.04 : 226.14 = 150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.04/226.14 = 150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.04x = 226.14 × 150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.04x = 33,954.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,954.92/152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.33

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