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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.63, 230.09 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.63, 230.09 and 151.27 is: 228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.63 : 230.09 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.63/230.09 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.63x = 230.09 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.63x = 34,805.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,805.23/152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.03

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