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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.17, 209.54 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.17, 209.54 and 148.76 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.17 : 209.54 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.17/209.54 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.17x = 209.54 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.17x = 31,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,170.43/152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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