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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 210.45 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 210.45 and 135.77 is: 187.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 210.45 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/210.45 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 210.45 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 28,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,571.74/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.77

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