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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.45, 210.31 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.45, 210.31 and 131.72 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.45 : 210.31 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.45/210.31 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.45x = 210.31 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.45x = 27,701.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,701.37/152.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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