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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 209.72 and 131.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 209.72 and 131.35 is: 181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 209.72 = 131.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/209.72 = 131.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 209.72 × 131.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 27,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,546.72/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.04

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