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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.41, 210.42 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.41, 210.42 and 135.76 is: 187.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.41 : 210.42 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.41/210.42 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.41x = 210.42 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.41x = 28,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,566.62/152.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.43

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