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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.56, 229.25 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.56, 229.25 and 152.16 is: 228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.56 : 229.25 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.56/229.25 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.56x = 229.25 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.56x = 34,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,882.68/152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.65

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