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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.20, 228.13 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.20, 228.13 and 151.02 is: 224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.20 : 228.13 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.20/228.13 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.20x = 228.13 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.20x = 34,451.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,451.82/153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.88

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