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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 229.14 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 229.14 and 144.54 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 229.14 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/229.14 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 229.14 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 33,119.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,119.90/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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