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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.31, 228.21 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.31, 228.21 and 135.10 is: 202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.31 : 228.21 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.31/228.21 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.31x = 228.21 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.31x = 30,831.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,831.17/152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.42

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