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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.01, 210.06 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.01, 210.06 and 131.22 is: 181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.01 : 210.06 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.01/210.06 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.01x = 210.06 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.01x = 27,564.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,564.07/152.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.33

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