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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 210 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 210 and 136.08 is: 187.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 210 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/210 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 210 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 28,576.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,576.80/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.36

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