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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.04, 210.27 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.04, 210.27 and 135.63 is: 187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.04 : 210.27 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.04/210.27 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.04x = 210.27 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.04x = 28,518.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,518.92/152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.58

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