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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 227.48 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 227.48 and 135.98 is: 203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 227.48 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/227.48 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 227.48 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 30,932.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,932.73/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.37

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