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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.31, 210.29 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.31, 210.29 and 135.91 is: 187.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.31 : 210.29 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.31/210.29 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.31x = 210.29 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.31x = 28,580.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,580.51/152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.65

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