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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 229.10 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 229.10 and 131.45 is: 196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 229.10 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/229.10 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 229.10 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 30,113.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,113.39/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.94

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