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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.85, 229.79 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.85, 229.79 and 141.57 is: 212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.85 : 229.79 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.85/229.79 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.85x = 229.79 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.85x = 32,531.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,531.37/152.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.83

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