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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.54, 227.86 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.54, 227.86 and 138.08 is: 206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.54 : 227.86 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.54/227.86 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.54x = 227.86 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.54x = 31,462.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,462.91/152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.26

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