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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.62, 212.20 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.62, 212.20 and 135.26 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.62 : 212.20 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.62/212.20 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.62x = 212.20 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.62x = 28,702.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,702.17/153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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