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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.44, 228.77 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.44, 228.77 and 141.18 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.44 : 228.77 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.44/228.77 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.44x = 228.77 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.44x = 32,297.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,297.75/152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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