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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.14, 210.09 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.14, 210.09 and 151.78 is: 209.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.14 : 210.09 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.14/210.09 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.14x = 210.09 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.14x = 31,887.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,887.46/152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.59

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