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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.57, 227.31 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.57, 227.31 and 151.05 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.57 : 227.31 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.57/227.31 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.57x = 227.31 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.57x = 34,335.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,335.18/152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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