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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.72, 228.95 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.72, 228.95 and 150.84 is: 224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.72 : 228.95 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.72/228.95 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.72x = 228.95 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.72x = 34,534.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,534.82/153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.66

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