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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.82, 228.96 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.82, 228.96 and 133.92 is: 200.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.82 : 228.96 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.82/228.96 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.82x = 228.96 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.82x = 30,662.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,662.32/152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.64

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