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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.55, 228.82 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.55, 228.82 and 134.93 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.55 : 228.82 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.55/228.82 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.55x = 228.82 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.55x = 30,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,874.68/152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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