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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 229.09 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 229.09 and 135.57 is: 203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 229.09 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/229.09 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 229.09 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 31,057.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,057.05/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.15

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