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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.24, 228.04 and 134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.24, 228.04 and 134.42 is: 201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.24 : 228.04 = 134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.24/228.04 = 134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.24x = 228.04 × 134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.24x = 30,653.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,653.14/152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.35

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