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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.20, 225.04 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.20, 225.04 and 152.20 is: 225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.20 : 225.04 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.20/225.04 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.20x = 225.04 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.20x = 34,251.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,251.09/152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.04

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