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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 228.06 and 131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 228.06 and 131.79 is: 197.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 228.06 = 131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/228.06 = 131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 228.06 × 131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 30,056.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,056.03/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.49

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