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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 228.57 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 228.57 and 131.66 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 228.57 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/228.57 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 228.57 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 30,092.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,092.38/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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