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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.58, 228.60 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.58, 228.60 and 140.16 is: 209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.58 : 228.60 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.58/228.60 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.58x = 228.60 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.58x = 32,040.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,040.58/152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.99

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