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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.44, 228 and 136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.44, 228 and 136.30 is: 203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.44 : 228 = 136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.44/228 = 136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.44x = 228 × 136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.44x = 31,076.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,076.40/152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.86

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