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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 227.11 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 227.11 and 151.47 is: 225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 227.11 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/227.11 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 227.11 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 34,400.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,400.35/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.37

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