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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.34, 209.93 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.34, 209.93 and 137.43 is: 189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.34 : 209.93 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.34/209.93 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.34x = 209.93 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.34x = 28,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,849.99/152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.38

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