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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.74, 209.28 and 145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.74, 209.28 and 145.82 is: 201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.74 : 209.28 = 145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.74/209.28 = 145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.74x = 209.28 × 145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.74x = 30,517.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,517.21/151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.12

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