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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.23, 227.08 and 140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.23, 227.08 and 140.75 is: 209.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.23 : 227.08 = 140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.23/227.08 = 140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.23x = 227.08 × 140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.23x = 31,962.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,962.04/152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.97

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