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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.23, 227.93 and 100.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.23, 227.93 and 100.73 is: 150.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.23 : 227.93 = 100.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.23/227.93 = 100.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.23x = 227.93 × 100.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.23x = 22,958.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,958.89/152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.82

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