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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 208.80 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 208.80 and 137.28 is: 188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 208.80 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/208.80 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 208.80 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 28,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,664.06/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.38

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