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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.57, 228.40 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.57, 228.40 and 137.72 is: 206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.57 : 228.40 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.57/228.40 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.57x = 228.40 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.57x = 31,455.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,455.25/152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.17

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