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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.70, 228.61 and 101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.70, 228.61 and 101.23 is: 151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.70 : 228.61 = 101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.70/228.61 = 101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.70x = 228.61 × 101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.70x = 23,142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,142.19/152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.55

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