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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.11, 227.49 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.11, 227.49 and 141.72 is: 211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.11 : 227.49 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.11/227.49 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.11x = 227.49 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.11x = 32,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,239.88/152.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.95

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