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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 228.07 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 228.07 and 151.76 is: 225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 228.07 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/228.07 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 228.07 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 34,611.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,611.90/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.87

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