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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.40, 228.08 and 101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.40, 228.08 and 101.10 is: 151.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.40 : 228.08 = 101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.40/228.08 = 101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.40x = 228.08 × 101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.40x = 23,058.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,058.89/152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.31

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