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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.31, 209.84 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.31, 209.84 and 145.11 is: 199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.31 : 209.84 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.31/209.84 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.31x = 209.84 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.31x = 30,449.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,449.16/152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.92

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