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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 229.16 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 229.16 and 138.78 is: 208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 229.16 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/229.16 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 229.16 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 31,803.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,803.17/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.57

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