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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.66, 211.14 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.66, 211.14 and 136.26 is: 188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.66 : 211.14 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.66/211.14 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.66x = 211.14 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.66x = 28,769.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,769.94/152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.46

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