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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.01, 209.80 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.01, 209.80 and 147.90 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.01 : 209.80 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.01/209.80 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.01x = 209.80 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.01x = 31,029.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,029.42/152.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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