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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 228.72 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 228.72 and 140.64 is: 210.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 228.72 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/228.72 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 228.72 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 32,167.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,167.18/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.74

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