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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.95, 229.41 and 135.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.95, 229.41 and 135.67 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.95 : 229.41 = 135.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.95/229.41 = 135.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.95x = 229.41 × 135.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.95x = 31,124.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,124.05/152.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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