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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.84, 211.92 and 147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.84, 211.92 and 147.70 is: 204.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.84 : 211.92 = 147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.84/211.92 = 147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.84x = 211.92 × 147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.84x = 31,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,300.58/152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.79

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