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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.07, 209.45 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.07, 209.45 and 139.92 is: 192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.07 : 209.45 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.07/209.45 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.07x = 209.45 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.07x = 29,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,306.24/152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.72

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