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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 228.04 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 228.04 and 144.08 is: 215.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 228.04 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/228.04 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 228.04 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 32,856.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,856.00/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.93

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