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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.56, 227.87 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.56, 227.87 and 150.13 is: 224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.56 : 227.87 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.56/227.87 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.56x = 227.87 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.56x = 34,210.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,210.12/152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.24

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