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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 211.82 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 211.82 and 134.20 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 211.82 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/211.82 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 211.82 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 28,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,426.24/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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