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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.94, 229.13 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.94, 229.13 and 101.55 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.94 : 229.13 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.94/229.13 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.94x = 229.13 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.94x = 23,268.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,268.88/152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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