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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.16, 789.21 and 136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.16, 789.21 and 136.15 is: 204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.16 : 789.21 = 136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.16/789.21 = 136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.16x = 789.21 × 136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.16x = 107,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,448.97/526.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.21

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