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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.24, 227.91 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.24, 227.91 and 140.54 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.24 : 227.91 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.24/227.91 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.24x = 227.91 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.24x = 32,030.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,030.47/152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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