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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 209.84 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 209.84 and 141.12 is: 194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 209.84 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/209.84 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 209.84 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 29,612.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,612.62/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.62

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