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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.06, 211.26 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.06, 211.26 and 135.58 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.06 : 211.26 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.06/211.26 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.06x = 211.26 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.06x = 28,642.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,642.63/153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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