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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.70, 210.89 and 136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.70, 210.89 and 136.30 is: 188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.70 : 210.89 = 136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.70/210.89 = 136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.70x = 210.89 × 136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.70x = 28,743.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,743.25/152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.24

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