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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.71, 227.51 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.71, 227.51 and 144.96 is: 215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.71 : 227.51 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.71/227.51 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.71x = 227.51 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.71x = 32,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,979.85/152.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.96

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