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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.82, 227.76 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.82, 227.76 and 148.38 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.82 : 227.76 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.82/227.76 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.82x = 227.76 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.82x = 33,795.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,795.03/152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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