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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 227.60 and 142.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 227.60 and 142.96 is: 213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 227.60 = 142.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/227.60 = 142.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 227.60 × 142.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 32,537.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,537.70/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.33

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