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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.47, 228.44 and 100.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.47, 228.44 and 100.93 is: 151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.47 : 228.44 = 100.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.47/228.44 = 100.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.47x = 228.44 × 100.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.47x = 23,056.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,056.45/152.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.22

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