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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.56, 210 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.56, 210 and 146.08 is: 201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.56 : 210 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.56/210 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.56x = 210 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.56x = 30,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,676.80/152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.08

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