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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.04, 228.14 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.04, 228.14 and 140.16 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.04 : 228.14 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.04/228.14 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.04x = 228.14 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.04x = 31,976.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,976.10/152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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