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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.39, 209.57 and 135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.39, 209.57 and 135.99 is: 187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.39 : 209.57 = 135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.39/209.57 = 135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.39x = 209.57 × 135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.39x = 28,498.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,498.74/152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.02

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