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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.57, 228.40 and 101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.57, 228.40 and 101.06 is: 151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.57 : 228.40 = 101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.57/228.40 = 101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.57x = 228.40 × 101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.57x = 23,082.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,082.42/152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.30

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