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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.43, 209.72 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.43, 209.72 and 131.64 is: 181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.43 : 209.72 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.43/209.72 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.43x = 209.72 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.43x = 27,607.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,607.08/152.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.12

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