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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.68, 228.90 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.68, 228.90 and 134.44 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.68 : 228.90 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.68/228.90 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.68x = 228.90 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.68x = 30,773.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,773.32/152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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