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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.60, 212.02 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.60, 212.02 and 135.07 is: 186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.60 : 212.02 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.60/212.02 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.60x = 212.02 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.60x = 28,636.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,636.67/153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.44

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