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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 212.63 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 212.63 and 134.05 is: 185.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 212.63 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/212.63 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 212.63 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 28,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,502.86/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.47

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