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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.26, 210.13 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.26, 210.13 and 131.60 is: 181.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.26 : 210.13 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.26/210.13 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.26x = 210.13 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.26x = 27,653.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653.30/152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.62

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