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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 228.40 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 228.40 and 148.20 is: 221.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 228.40 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/228.40 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 228.40 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 33,848.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,848.88/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.93

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