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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.37, 210.13 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.37, 210.13 and 146.45 is: 201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.37 : 210.13 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.37/210.13 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.37x = 210.13 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.37x = 30,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,773.70/152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.97

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