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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 226.38 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 226.38 and 146.40 is: 217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 226.38 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/226.38 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 226.38 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 33,142.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,142.03/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.81

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