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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.09, 228.36 and 100.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.09, 228.36 and 100.19 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.09 : 228.36 = 100.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.09/228.36 = 100.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.09x = 228.36 × 100.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.09x = 22,877.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,877.87/152.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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