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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.25, 228.08 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.25, 228.08 and 137.31 is: 205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.25 : 228.08 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.25/228.08 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.25x = 228.08 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.25x = 31,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,316.98/152.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.69

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