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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 210.44 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 210.44 and 135.76 is: 187.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 210.44 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/210.44 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 210.44 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 28,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,569.15/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.76

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