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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.60, 210.46 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.60, 210.46 and 136.84 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.60 : 210.46 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.60/210.46 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.60x = 210.46 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.60x = 28,799.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,799.35/152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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