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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.56, 210.64 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.56, 210.64 and 137.78 is: 190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.56 : 210.64 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.56/210.64 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.56x = 210.64 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.56x = 29,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,021.80/152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.23

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