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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.70, 210.60 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.70, 210.60 and 147.93 is: 204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.70 : 210.60 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.70/210.60 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.70x = 210.60 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.70x = 31,154.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,154.06/152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.02

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