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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.04, 226.65 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.04, 226.65 and 140.52 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.04 : 226.65 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.04/226.65 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.04x = 226.65 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.04x = 31,848.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,848.86/152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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