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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 210.88 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 210.88 and 148.18 is: 204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 210.88 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/210.88 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 210.88 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 31,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,247.46/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.29

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