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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 211.07 and 136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 211.07 and 136.47 is: 188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 211.07 = 136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/211.07 = 136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 211.07 × 136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 28,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,804.72/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.41

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