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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.17, 228.56 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.17, 228.56 and 133.95 is: 201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.17 : 228.56 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.17/228.56 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.17x = 228.56 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.17x = 30,615.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,615.61/152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.19

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