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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.94, 228.75 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.94, 228.75 and 136.80 is: 204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.94 : 228.75 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.94/228.75 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.94x = 228.75 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.94x = 31,293.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,293.00/152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.61

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