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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.25, 229.41 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.25, 229.41 and 135.68 is: 204.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.25 : 229.41 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.25/229.41 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.25x = 229.41 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.25x = 31,125.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,125.54/152.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.44

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