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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.59, 210 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.59, 210 and 148.36 is: 204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.59 : 210 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.59/210 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.59x = 210 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.59x = 31,155.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,155.60/152.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.18

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