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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 210.96 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 210.96 and 148.92 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 210.96 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/210.96 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 210.96 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 31,416.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,416.16/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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