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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.67, 229.25 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.67, 229.25 and 145.25 is: 218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.67 : 229.25 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.67/229.25 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.67x = 229.25 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.67x = 33,296.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,296.69/152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.10

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