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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.42, 211.57 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.42, 211.57 and 137.22 is: 189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.42 : 211.57 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.42/211.57 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.42x = 211.57 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.42x = 29,031.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,031.64/153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.23

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