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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.69, 210.87 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.69, 210.87 and 135.23 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.69 : 210.87 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.69/210.87 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.69x = 210.87 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.69x = 28,514.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,514.90/152.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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