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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 211.49 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 211.49 and 136.52 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 211.49 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/211.49 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 211.49 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 28,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,870.87/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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