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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 212.10 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 212.10 and 136.14 is: 188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 212.10 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/212.10 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 212.10 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 28,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,875.29/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.04

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