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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.54, 229.31 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.54, 229.31 and 141.26 is: 212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.54 : 229.31 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.54/229.31 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.54x = 229.31 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.54x = 32,391.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,391.62/152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.36

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