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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.51, 228.34 and 100.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.51, 228.34 and 100.31 is: 150.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.51 : 228.34 = 100.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.51/228.34 = 100.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.51x = 228.34 × 100.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.51x = 22,904.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,904.28/152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.19

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