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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.98, 210.99 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.98, 210.99 and 138.58 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.98 : 210.99 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.98/210.99 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.98x = 210.99 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.98x = 29,238.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,238.99/152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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