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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.80, 228.88 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.80, 228.88 and 101.52 is: 152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.80 : 228.88 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.80/228.88 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.80x = 228.88 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.80x = 23,235.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,235.90/152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.07

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