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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.06, 211.08 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.06, 211.08 and 137.35 is: 189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.06 : 211.08 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.06/211.08 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.06x = 211.08 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.06x = 28,991.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,991.84/153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.41

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