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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 228.48 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 228.48 and 141.84 is: 212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 228.48 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/228.48 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 228.48 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 32,407.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,407.60/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.98

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