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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.66, 211.89 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.66, 211.89 and 138.18 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.66 : 211.89 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.66/211.89 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.66x = 211.89 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.66x = 29,278.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,278.96/153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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