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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 226.88 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 226.88 and 134 is: 199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 226.88 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/226.88 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 226.88 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 30,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,401.92/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.80

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