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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 211.72 and 135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 211.72 and 135.97 is: 187.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 211.72 = 135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/211.72 = 135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 211.72 × 135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 28,787.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,787.57/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.53

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