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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.40, 210.04 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.40, 210.04 and 135 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.40 : 210.04 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.40/210.04 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.40x = 210.04 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.40x = 28,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,355.40/152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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