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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.26, 227.82 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.26, 227.82 and 144.03 is: 215.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.26 : 227.82 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.26/227.82 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.26x = 227.82 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.26x = 32,812.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,812.91/152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.51

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