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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.18, 228.21 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.18, 228.21 and 141.20 is: 211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.18 : 228.21 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.18/228.21 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.18x = 228.21 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.18x = 32,223.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,223.25/152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.74

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