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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.34, 210.06 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.34, 210.06 and 149.28 is: 205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.34 : 210.06 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.34/210.06 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.34x = 210.06 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.34x = 31,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,357.76/152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.84

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