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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.51, 210.34 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.51, 210.34 and 135.05 is: 186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.51 : 210.34 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.51/210.34 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.51x = 210.34 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.51x = 28,405.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,405.03/152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.25

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