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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.69, 229.10 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.69, 229.10 and 141.08 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.69 : 229.10 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.69/229.10 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.69x = 229.10 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.69x = 32,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,319.58/152.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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