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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 209.52 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 209.52 and 149.76 is: 205.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 209.52 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/209.52 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 209.52 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 31,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,377.72/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.24

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