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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.93, 229.11 and 141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.93, 229.11 and 141.47 is: 211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.93 : 229.11 = 141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.93/229.11 = 141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.93x = 229.11 × 141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.93x = 32,412.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,412.19/152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.94

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