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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.72, 228.72 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.72, 228.72 and 101.28 is: 151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.72 : 228.72 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.72/228.72 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.72x = 228.72 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.72x = 23,164.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,164.76/152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.68

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