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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 211.88 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 211.88 and 135.23 is: 186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 211.88 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/211.88 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 211.88 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 28,651.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,651.81/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.50

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