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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.72, 209.92 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.72, 209.92 and 148.64 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.72 : 209.92 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.72/209.92 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.72x = 209.92 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.72x = 31,202.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,202.51/152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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