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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.87, 227.96 and 144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.87, 227.96 and 144.53 is: 215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.87 : 227.96 = 144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.87/227.96 = 144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.87x = 227.96 × 144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.87x = 32,945.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,945.20/152.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.52

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