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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.46, 211.48 and 146.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.46, 211.48 and 146.99 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.46 : 211.48 = 146.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.46/211.48 = 146.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.46x = 211.48 × 146.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.46x = 31,085.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,085.61/152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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