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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.90, 228.97 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.90, 228.97 and 139.22 is: 208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.90 : 228.97 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.90/228.97 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.90x = 228.97 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.90x = 31,877.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,877.20/152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.48

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