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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 227.94 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 227.94 and 131.58 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 227.94 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/227.94 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 227.94 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 29,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,992.35/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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