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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 211.84 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 211.84 and 134.08 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 211.84 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/211.84 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 211.84 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 28,403.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,403.51/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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