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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 227.60 and 136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 227.60 and 136.24 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 227.60 = 136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/227.60 = 136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 227.60 × 136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 31,008.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,008.22/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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