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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.69, 211.43 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.69, 211.43 and 134.93 is: 185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.69 : 211.43 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.69/211.43 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.69x = 211.43 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.69x = 28,527.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,527.58/153.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.62

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