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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 212.64 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 212.64 and 134.72 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 212.64 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/212.64 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 212.64 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 28,646.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,646.86/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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