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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 228.18 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 228.18 and 142.31 is: 212.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 228.18 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/228.18 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 228.18 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 32,472.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,472.30/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.96

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