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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 210.96 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 210.96 and 134.64 is: 186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 210.96 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/210.96 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 210.96 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 28,403.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,403.65/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.08

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