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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.20, 210.14 and 136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.20, 210.14 and 136.61 is: 188.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.20 : 210.14 = 136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.20/210.14 = 136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.20x = 210.14 × 136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.20x = 28,707.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,707.23/152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.62

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