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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152, 227.50 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152, 227.50 and 134.96 is: 202.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152 : 227.50 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152/227.50 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152x = 227.50 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152x = 30,703.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,703.40/152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.00

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