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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 227.95 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 227.95 and 135.21 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 227.95 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/227.95 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 227.95 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 30,819.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,819.30/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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