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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 228.76 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 228.76 and 137.44 is: 206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 228.76 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/228.76 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 228.76 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 31,440.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,440.77/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.20

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