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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 229.50 and 131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 229.50 and 131.51 is: 197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 229.50 = 131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/229.50 = 131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 229.50 × 131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 30,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,181.55/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.37

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