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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.06, 227.76 and 141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.06, 227.76 and 141.37 is: 211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.06 : 227.76 = 141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.06/227.76 = 141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.06x = 227.76 × 141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.06x = 32,199.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,199.35/152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.75

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