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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.80, 210.88 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.80, 210.88 and 148.02 is: 204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.80 : 210.88 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.80/210.88 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.80x = 210.88 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.80x = 31,213.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,213.85/152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.28

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