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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.14, 228.67 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.14, 228.67 and 133.92 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.14 : 228.67 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.14/228.67 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.14x = 228.67 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.14x = 30,623.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,623.49/152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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