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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 210.46 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 210.46 and 138.20 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 210.46 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/210.46 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 210.46 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 29,085.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,085.57/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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