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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.98, 228.29 and 136.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.98, 228.29 and 136.78 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.98 : 228.29 = 136.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.98/228.29 = 136.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.98x = 228.29 × 136.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.98x = 31,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,225.51/152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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