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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 210.92 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 210.92 and 140.81 is: 194.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 210.92 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/210.92 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 210.92 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 29,697.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,697.89/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.16

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