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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.89, 229.13 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.89, 229.13 and 152.81 is: 227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.89 : 229.13 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.89/229.13 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.89x = 229.13 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.89x = 35,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,012.59/153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.52

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