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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.45, 228.36 and 100.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.45, 228.36 and 100.97 is: 151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.45 : 228.36 = 100.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.45/228.36 = 100.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.45x = 228.36 × 100.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.45x = 23,057.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,057.51/152.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.25

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