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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.21, 210.87 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.21, 210.87 and 134.76 is: 185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.21 : 210.87 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.21/210.87 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.21x = 210.87 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.21x = 28,416.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,416.84/153.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.48

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