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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.74, 209.76 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.74, 209.76 and 145.32 is: 200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.74 : 209.76 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.74/209.76 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.74x = 209.76 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.74x = 30,482.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,482.32/151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.89

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