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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.38, 210.47 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.38, 210.47 and 134.94 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.38 : 210.47 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.38/210.47 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.38x = 210.47 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.38x = 28,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,400.94/152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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