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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.84, 210.71 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.84, 210.71 and 148.05 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.84 : 210.71 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.84/210.71 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.84x = 210.71 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.84x = 31,195.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,195.67/152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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