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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 229.44 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 229.44 and 141.12 is: 212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 229.44 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/229.44 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 229.44 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 32,378.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,378.57/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.12

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