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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 210.18 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 210.18 and 139.93 is: 192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 210.18 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/210.18 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 210.18 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 29,410.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,410.49/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.88

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