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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.98, 210.80 and 141.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.98, 210.80 and 141.77 is: 195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.98 : 210.80 = 141.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.98/210.80 = 141.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.98x = 210.80 × 141.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.98x = 29,883.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,883.35/152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.35

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