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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 228.67 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 228.67 and 144.20 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 228.67 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/228.67 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 228.67 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 32,974.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,974.21/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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