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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.05, 228.17 and 100.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.05, 228.17 and 100.79 is: 151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.05 : 228.17 = 100.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.05/228.17 = 100.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.05x = 228.17 × 100.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.05x = 22,997.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,997.25/152.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.25

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