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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.06, 209.54 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.06, 209.54 and 146.66 is: 202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.06 : 209.54 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.06/209.54 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.06x = 209.54 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.06x = 30,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,731.14/152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.10

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