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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 210.31 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 210.31 and 134.55 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 210.31 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/210.31 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 210.31 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 28,297.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,297.21/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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