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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.80, 228.32 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.80, 228.32 and 136.60 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.80 : 228.32 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.80/228.32 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.80x = 228.32 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.80x = 31,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,188.51/152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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