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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 208.83 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 208.83 and 146.16 is: 201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 208.83 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/208.83 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 208.83 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 30,522.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,522.59/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.39

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