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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.83, 211.65 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.83, 211.65 and 135.38 is: 186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.83 : 211.65 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.83/211.65 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.83x = 211.65 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.83x = 28,652.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,652.12/153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.26

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