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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.84, 228.70 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.84, 228.70 and 134.48 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.84 : 228.70 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.84/228.70 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.84x = 228.70 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.84x = 30,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,754.10/152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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