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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.81, 229.29 and 101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.81, 229.29 and 101.47 is: 152.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.81 : 229.29 = 101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.81/229.29 = 101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.81x = 229.29 × 101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.81x = 23,267.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,267.21/152.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.27

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