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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.85, 210.29 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.85, 210.29 and 150.02 is: 206.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.85 : 210.29 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.85/210.29 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.85x = 210.29 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.85x = 31,545.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,545.90/152.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.38

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