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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.12, 228.24 and 144.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.12, 228.24 and 144.83 is: 217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.12 : 228.24 = 144.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.12/228.24 = 144.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.12x = 228.24 × 144.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.12x = 33,054.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,054.86/152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.30

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