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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.72, 228.82 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.72, 228.82 and 101.18 is: 151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.72 : 228.82 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.72/228.82 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.72x = 228.82 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.72x = 23,152.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,152.01/152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.60

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