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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.72, 228.88 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.72, 228.88 and 135.56 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.72 : 228.88 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.72/228.88 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.72x = 228.88 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.72x = 31,026.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,026.97/152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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