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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.25, 228.17 and 137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.25, 228.17 and 137.27 is: 205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.25 : 228.17 = 137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.25/228.17 = 137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.25x = 228.17 × 137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.25x = 31,319.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,319.07/152.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.71

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