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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 228.98 and 139.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 228.98 and 139.78 is: 209.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 228.98 = 139.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/228.98 = 139.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 228.98 × 139.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 32,006.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,006.82/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.85

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