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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 227.95 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 227.95 and 150.14 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 227.95 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/227.95 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 227.95 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 34,225.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,225.17/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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