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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.77, 229 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.77, 229 and 101.52 is: 152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.77 : 229 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.77/229 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.77x = 229 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.77x = 23,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,248.08/152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.18

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