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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 229.95 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 229.95 and 150.71 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 229.95 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/229.95 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 229.95 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 34,654.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,654.61/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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