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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.56, 228.72 and 67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.56, 228.72 and 67 is: 100.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.56 : 228.72 = 67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.56/228.72 = 67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.56x = 228.72 × 67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.56x = 15,324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,324.24/152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.45

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