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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.50, 211.38 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.50, 211.38 and 135.14 is: 186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.50 : 211.38 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.50/211.38 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.50x = 211.38 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.50x = 28,565.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,565.89/153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.10

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