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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.40, 209.87 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.40, 209.87 and 135.84 is: 187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.40 : 209.87 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.40/209.87 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.40x = 209.87 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.40x = 28,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,508.74/152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.07

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