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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.13, 226.90 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.13, 226.90 and 138.36 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.13 : 226.90 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.13/226.90 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.13x = 226.90 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.13x = 31,393.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,393.54/152.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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