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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.59, 228.50 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.59, 228.50 and 101.08 is: 151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.59 : 228.50 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.59/228.50 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.59x = 228.50 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.59x = 23,095.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,095.96/152.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.36

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