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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 229.42 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 229.42 and 135.14 is: 202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 229.42 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/229.42 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 229.42 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 31,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,003.82/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.69

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