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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 228.32 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 228.32 and 139.34 is: 209.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 228.32 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/228.32 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 228.32 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 31,814.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,814.51/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.20

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