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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.20, 226.52 and 153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.20, 226.52 and 153.20 is: 226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.20 : 226.52 = 153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.20/226.52 = 153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.20x = 226.52 × 153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.20x = 34,702.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,702.86/153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.52

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