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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152, 209.82 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152, 209.82 and 148.56 is: 205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152 : 209.82 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152/209.82 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152x = 209.82 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152x = 31,170.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,170.86/152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.07

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