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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 228.46 and 101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 228.46 and 101.03 is: 151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 228.46 = 101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/228.46 = 101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 228.46 × 101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 23,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,081.31/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.33

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