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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.80, 228.90 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.80, 228.90 and 137.58 is: 206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.80 : 228.90 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.80/228.90 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.80x = 228.90 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.80x = 31,492.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,492.06/152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.10

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