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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.37, 228.63 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.37, 228.63 and 103.50 is: 155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.37 : 228.63 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.37/228.63 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.37x = 228.63 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.37x = 23,663.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,663.21/152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.30

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