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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.20, 227.82 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.20, 227.82 and 148.36 is: 222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.20 : 227.82 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.20/227.82 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.20x = 227.82 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.20x = 33,799.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,799.38/152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.07

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