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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.98, 210.94 and 149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.98, 210.94 and 149.63 is: 206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.98 : 210.94 = 149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.98/210.94 = 149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.98x = 210.94 × 149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.98x = 31,562.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,562.95/152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.32

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