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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 227.40 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 227.40 and 149.52 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 227.40 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/227.40 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 227.40 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 34,000.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,000.85/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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