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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.82, 228.92 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.82, 228.92 and 141.44 is: 211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.82 : 228.92 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.82/228.92 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.82x = 228.92 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.82x = 32,376.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,376.59/152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.86

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