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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 210.02 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 210.02 and 151.56 is: 208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 210.02 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/210.02 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 210.02 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 31,830.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,830.63/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.53

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