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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.82, 211.91 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.82, 211.91 and 146.79 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.82 : 211.91 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.82/211.91 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.82x = 211.91 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.82x = 31,105.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,105.53/152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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