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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.80, 229.36 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.80, 229.36 and 135.80 is: 203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.80 : 229.36 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.80/229.36 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.80x = 229.36 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.80x = 31,147.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,147.09/152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.84

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