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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.97, 229.54 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.97, 229.54 and 151.83 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.97 : 229.54 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.97/229.54 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.97x = 229.54 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.97x = 34,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,851.06/152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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