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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 211.08 and 144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 211.08 and 144.82 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 211.08 = 144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/211.08 = 144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 211.08 × 144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 30,568.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,568.61/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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