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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 228.06 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 228.06 and 151.74 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 228.06 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/228.06 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 228.06 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 34,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,605.82/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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