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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.85, 211.11 and 135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.85, 211.11 and 135.41 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.85 : 211.11 = 135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.85/211.11 = 135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.85x = 211.11 × 135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.85x = 28,587.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,587.44/152.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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