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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.62, 210.54 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.62, 210.54 and 141.64 is: 195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.62 : 210.54 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.62/210.54 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.62x = 210.54 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.62x = 29,820.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,820.89/152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.39

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