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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.79, 210.94 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.79, 210.94 and 136.38 is: 188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.79 : 210.94 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.79/210.94 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.79x = 210.94 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.79x = 28,769.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,769.21/152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.30

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