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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 228 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 228 and 132.12 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 228 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/228 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 228 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 30,123.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,123.36/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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