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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 211.16 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 211.16 and 148.80 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 211.16 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/211.16 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 211.16 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 31,420.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,420.61/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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