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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152, 226.82 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152, 226.82 and 135.80 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152 : 226.82 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152/226.82 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152x = 226.82 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152x = 30,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,802.16/152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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