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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.71, 207.86 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.71, 207.86 and 146.52 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.71 : 207.86 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.71/207.86 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.71x = 207.86 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.71x = 30,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,456.01/151.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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