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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.90, 227.61 and 152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.90, 227.61 and 152.09 is: 226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.90 : 227.61 = 152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.90/227.61 = 152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.90x = 227.61 × 152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.90x = 34,616.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,616.07/152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.40

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