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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.75, 210.38 and 137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.75, 210.38 and 137.27 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.75 : 210.38 = 137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.75/210.38 = 137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.75x = 210.38 × 137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.75x = 28,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,877.12/152.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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