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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.79, 210.60 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.79, 210.60 and 135.12 is: 186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.79 : 210.60 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.79/210.60 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.79x = 210.60 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.79x = 28,455.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,455.88/152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.25

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