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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.40, 228.45 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.40, 228.45 and 136.20 is: 204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.40 : 228.45 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.40/228.45 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.40x = 228.45 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.40x = 31,114.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,114.89/152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.17

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