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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 211.53 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 211.53 and 137.67 is: 190.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 211.53 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/211.53 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 211.53 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 29,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,121.34/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.04

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