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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.31, 227.37 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.31, 227.37 and 141.05 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.31 : 227.37 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.31/227.37 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.31x = 227.37 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.31x = 32,069.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,069.40/152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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