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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.20, 210.18 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.20, 210.18 and 139.60 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.20 : 210.18 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.20/210.18 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.20x = 210.18 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.20x = 29,341.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,341.13/152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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