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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.73, 210.59 and 141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.73, 210.59 and 141.79 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.73 : 210.59 = 141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.73/210.59 = 141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.73x = 210.59 × 141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.73x = 29,859.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,859.64/152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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