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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.86, 229.03 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.86, 229.03 and 131.30 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.86 : 229.03 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.86/229.03 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.86x = 229.03 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.86x = 30,070.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,070.38/152.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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