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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.60, 229.08 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.60, 229.08 and 141.26 is: 212.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.60 : 229.08 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.60/229.08 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.60x = 229.08 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.60x = 32,359.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,359.84/152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.06

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