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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 228.12 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 228.12 and 135.48 is: 202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 228.12 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/228.12 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 228.12 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 30,905.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,905.70/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.63

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