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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.09, 209.61 and 135.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.09, 209.61 and 135.71 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.09 : 209.61 = 135.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.09/209.61 = 135.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.09x = 209.61 × 135.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.09x = 28,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,445.13/152.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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