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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.79, 212.32 and 137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.79, 212.32 and 137.38 is: 189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.79 : 212.32 = 137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.79/212.32 = 137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.79x = 212.32 × 137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.79x = 29,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,168.52/153.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.66

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