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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.77, 229.33 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.77, 229.33 and 142.86 is: 214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.77 : 229.33 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.77/229.33 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.77x = 229.33 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.77x = 32,762.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,762.08/152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.45

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