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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 209.61 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 209.61 and 136.26 is: 187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 209.61 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/209.61 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 209.61 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 28,561.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,561.46/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.12

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