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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 229.01 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 229.01 and 139.26 is: 208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 229.01 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/229.01 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 229.01 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 31,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,891.24/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.77

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