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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.36, 227.51 and 133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.36, 227.51 and 133.69 is: 199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.36 : 227.51 = 133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.36/227.51 = 133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.36x = 227.51 × 133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.36x = 30,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,416.14/152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.63

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