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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 229.18 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 229.18 and 136.64 is: 204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 229.18 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/229.18 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 229.18 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 31,315.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,315.16/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.78

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