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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 228.94 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 228.94 and 133.16 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 228.94 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/228.94 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 228.94 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 30,485.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,485.65/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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