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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 228.24 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 228.24 and 138.24 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 228.24 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/228.24 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 228.24 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 31,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,551.90/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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