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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.92, 209.64 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.92, 209.64 and 144.72 is: 199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.92 : 209.64 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.92/209.64 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.92x = 209.64 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.92x = 30,339.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,339.10/151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.70

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