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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.23, 227.84 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.23, 227.84 and 131.11 is: 196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.23 : 227.84 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.23/227.84 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.23x = 227.84 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.23x = 29,872.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,872.10/152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.23

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