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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.18, 210.16 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.18, 210.16 and 141.26 is: 195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.18 : 210.16 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.18/210.16 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.18x = 210.16 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.18x = 29,687.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,687.20/152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.08

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