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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 209.06 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 209.06 and 149.75 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 209.06 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/209.06 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 209.06 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 31,306.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,306.51/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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