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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 209.66 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 209.66 and 141.35 is: 194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 209.66 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/209.66 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 209.66 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 29,633.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,633.69/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.60

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