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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 228.78 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 228.78 and 137.43 is: 205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 228.78 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/228.78 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 228.78 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 31,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,441.24/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.98

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