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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.23, 211.51 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.23, 211.51 and 135.81 is: 187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.23 : 211.51 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.23/211.51 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.23x = 211.51 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.23x = 28,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,723.44/153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.45

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