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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.50, 228.96 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.50, 228.96 and 151.02 is: 225.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.50 : 228.96 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.50/228.96 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.50x = 228.96 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.50x = 34,577.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,577.54/153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.27

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