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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.84, 212.64 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.84, 212.64 and 134.88 is: 186.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.84 : 212.64 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.84/212.64 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.84x = 212.64 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.84x = 28,680.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,680.88/153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.43

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