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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.21, 228.10 and 100.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.21, 228.10 and 100.96 is: 151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.21 : 228.10 = 100.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.21/228.10 = 100.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.21x = 228.10 × 100.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.21x = 23,028.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,028.98/152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.30

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