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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.74, 210.52 and 144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.74, 210.52 and 144.53 is: 199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.74 : 210.52 = 144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.74/210.52 = 144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.74x = 210.52 × 144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.74x = 30,426.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,426.46/152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.20

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