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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.57, 228.39 and 101.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.57, 228.39 and 101.07 is: 151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.57 : 228.39 = 101.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.57/228.39 = 101.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.57x = 228.39 × 101.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.57x = 23,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,083.38/152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.30

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