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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.88, 212.22 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.88, 212.22 and 134.36 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.88 : 212.22 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.88/212.22 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.88x = 212.22 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.88x = 28,513.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,513.88/153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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