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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.66, 210.77 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.66, 210.77 and 136.01 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.66 : 210.77 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.66/210.77 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.66x = 210.77 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.66x = 28,666.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,666.83/152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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