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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.38, 227.30 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.38, 227.30 and 135.46 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.38 : 227.30 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.38/227.30 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.38x = 227.30 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.38x = 30,790.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,790.06/152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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