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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.82, 209.61 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.82, 209.61 and 147.51 is: 202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.82 : 209.61 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.82/209.61 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.82x = 209.61 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.82x = 30,919.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,919.57/152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.33

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