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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 226.89 and 150.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 226.89 and 150.79 is: 224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 226.89 = 150.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/226.89 = 150.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 226.89 × 150.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 34,211.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,211.61/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.85

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