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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.95, 211.17 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.95, 211.17 and 140.62 is: 194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.95 : 211.17 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.95/211.17 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.95x = 211.17 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.95x = 29,694.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,694.73/152.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.15

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