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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 227.78 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 227.78 and 138.70 is: 207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 227.78 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/227.78 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 227.78 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 31,593.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,593.09/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.59

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