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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.37, 210.18 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.37, 210.18 and 136.74 is: 188.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.37 : 210.18 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.37/210.18 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.37x = 210.18 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.37x = 28,740.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,740.01/152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.62

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