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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 228 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 228 and 139.10 is: 208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 228 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/228 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 228 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 31,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,714.80/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.43

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