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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.62, 228.94 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.62, 228.94 and 131.10 is: 196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.62 : 228.94 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.62/228.94 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.62x = 228.94 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.62x = 30,014.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,014.03/152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.66

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