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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 228.27 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 228.27 and 143.60 is: 214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 228.27 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/228.27 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 228.27 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 32,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,778.80/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.97

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