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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.90, 210.85 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.90, 210.85 and 135.42 is: 186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.90 : 210.85 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.90/210.85 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.90x = 210.85 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.90x = 28,553.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,553.31/152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.74

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