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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.43, 209.95 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.43, 209.95 and 146.36 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.43 : 209.95 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.43/209.95 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.43x = 209.95 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.43x = 30,728.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,728.44/151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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