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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 208.04 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 208.04 and 147.56 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 208.04 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/208.04 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 208.04 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 30,696.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,696.60/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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