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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.98, 210.49 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.98, 210.49 and 139.93 is: 192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.98 : 210.49 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.98/210.49 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.98x = 210.49 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.98x = 29,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,452.99/152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.53

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