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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 210.48 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 210.48 and 145.68 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 210.48 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/210.48 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 210.48 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 30,662.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,662.73/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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