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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.74, 229.86 and 137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.74, 229.86 and 137.82 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.74 : 229.86 = 137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.74/229.86 = 137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.74x = 229.86 × 137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.74x = 31,679.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,679.31/152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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