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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.27, 228.10 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.27, 228.10 and 141.03 is: 211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.27 : 228.10 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.27/228.10 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.27x = 228.10 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.27x = 32,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,168.24/152.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.26

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