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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.04, 227.64 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.04, 227.64 and 139.80 is: 209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.04 : 227.64 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.04/227.64 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.04x = 227.64 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.04x = 31,824.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,824.07/152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.31

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