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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.89, 211.92 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.89, 211.92 and 134.45 is: 185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.89 : 211.92 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.89/211.92 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.89x = 211.92 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.89x = 28,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,492.64/153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.15

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