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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.06, 227.10 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.06, 227.10 and 137.58 is: 205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.06 : 227.10 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.06/227.10 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.06x = 227.10 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.06x = 31,244.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,244.42/152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.48

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