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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.31, 211.67 and 136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.31, 211.67 and 136.91 is: 189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.31 : 211.67 = 136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.31/211.67 = 136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.31x = 211.67 × 136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.31x = 28,979.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,979.74/153.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.03

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