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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 227.96 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 227.96 and 133.86 is: 200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 227.96 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/227.96 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 227.96 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 30,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,514.73/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.65

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