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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 228.50 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 228.50 and 144.10 is: 215.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 228.50 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/228.50 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 228.50 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 32,926.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,926.85/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.72

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