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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.20, 228.03 and 100.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.20, 228.03 and 100.72 is: 150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.20 : 228.03 = 100.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.20/228.03 = 100.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.20x = 228.03 × 100.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.20x = 22,967.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,967.18/152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.90

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