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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.38, 228.40 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.38, 228.40 and 135.81 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.38 : 228.40 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.38/228.40 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.38x = 228.40 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.38x = 31,019.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,019.00/152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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