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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.03, 209.84 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.03, 209.84 and 134.66 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.03 : 209.84 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.03/209.84 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.03x = 209.84 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.03x = 28,256.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,256.91/152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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