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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.41, 210.39 and 137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.41, 210.39 and 137.59 is: 189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.41 : 210.39 = 137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.41/210.39 = 137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.41x = 210.39 × 137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.41x = 28,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,947.56/152.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.93

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