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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.11, 228.47 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.11, 228.47 and 148.47 is: 223.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.11 : 228.47 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.11/228.47 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.11x = 228.47 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.11x = 33,920.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,920.18/152.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.00

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