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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 210.06 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 210.06 and 137.40 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 210.06 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/210.06 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 210.06 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 28,862.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,862.24/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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