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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 209.82 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 209.82 and 136.68 is: 188.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 209.82 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/209.82 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 209.82 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 28,678.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,678.20/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.47

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