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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 211.35 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 211.35 and 135.30 is: 187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 211.35 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/211.35 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 211.35 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 28,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,594.98/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.01

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