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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.33, 227.57 and 142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.33, 227.57 and 142.20 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.33 : 227.57 = 142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.33/227.57 = 142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.33x = 227.57 × 142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.33x = 32,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,359.74/152.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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