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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.68, 210.82 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.68, 210.82 and 146.28 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.68 : 210.82 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.68/210.82 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.68x = 210.82 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.68x = 30,838.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,838.75/152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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