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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.14, 228.41 and 101.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.14, 228.41 and 101.11 is: 151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.14 : 228.41 = 101.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.14/228.41 = 101.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.14x = 228.41 × 101.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.14x = 23,094.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,094.54/152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.80

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