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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.92, 209.97 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.92, 209.97 and 146.16 is: 202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.92 : 209.97 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.92/209.97 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.92x = 209.97 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.92x = 30,689.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,689.22/151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.01

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