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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.06, 227.61 and 100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.06, 227.61 and 100.76 is: 150.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.06 : 227.61 = 100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.06/227.61 = 100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.06x = 227.61 × 100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.06x = 22,932.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,932.85/152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.82

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