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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 210.75 and 140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 210.75 and 140.49 is: 193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 210.75 = 140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/210.75 = 140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 210.75 × 140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 29,608.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,608.27/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.63

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