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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.46, 210.44 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.46, 210.44 and 136.88 is: 188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.46 : 210.44 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.46/210.44 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.46x = 210.44 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.46x = 28,805.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,805.03/152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.93

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