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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.02, 227.04 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.02, 227.04 and 131.50 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.02 : 227.04 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.02/227.04 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.02x = 227.04 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.02x = 29,855.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,855.19/152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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