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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.32, 228.84 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.32, 228.84 and 140.44 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.32 : 228.84 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.32/228.84 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.32x = 228.84 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.32x = 32,138.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,138.29/152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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