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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.84, 209.84 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.84, 209.84 and 146.08 is: 201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.84 : 209.84 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.84/209.84 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.84x = 209.84 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.84x = 30,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,653.43/151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.88

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