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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.35, 227.41 and 141.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.35, 227.41 and 141.07 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.35 : 227.41 = 141.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.35/227.41 = 141.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.35x = 227.41 × 141.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.35x = 32,079.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,079.59/152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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