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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 210.26 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 210.26 and 137.09 is: 189.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 210.26 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/210.26 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 210.26 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 28,825.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,825.41/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.04

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