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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 227.88 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 227.88 and 137.52 is: 206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 227.88 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/227.88 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 227.88 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 31,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,338.06/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.04

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