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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.20, 210.36 and 145.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.20, 210.36 and 145.66 is: 201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.20 : 210.36 = 145.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.20/210.36 = 145.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.20x = 210.36 × 145.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.20x = 30,641.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,641.04/152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.32

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