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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.02, 228.18 and 141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.02, 228.18 and 141.98 is: 213.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.02 : 228.18 = 141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.02/228.18 = 141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.02x = 228.18 × 141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.02x = 32,397.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,397.00/152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.11

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