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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.75, 228.75 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.75, 228.75 and 150.23 is: 224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.75 : 228.75 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.75/228.75 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.75x = 228.75 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.75x = 34,363.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,363.97/152.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.98

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