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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.90, 228.34 and 145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.90, 228.34 and 145.01 is: 216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.90 : 228.34 = 145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.90/228.34 = 145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.90x = 228.34 × 145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.90x = 33,110.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,110.85/152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.55

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