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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 209.61 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 209.61 and 140.58 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 209.61 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/209.61 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 209.61 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 29,466.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,466.97/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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