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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.45, 228.66 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.45, 228.66 and 135.17 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.45 : 228.66 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.45/228.66 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.45x = 228.66 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.45x = 30,907.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,907.97/152.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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