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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 210.17 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 210.17 and 135.77 is: 187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 210.17 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/210.17 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 210.17 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 28,534.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,534.07/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.55

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