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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.70, 229.24 and 145.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.70, 229.24 and 145.78 is: 218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.70 : 229.24 = 145.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.70/229.24 = 145.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.70x = 229.24 × 145.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.70x = 33,418.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,418.61/152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.85

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