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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 210.52 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 210.52 and 147.68 is: 203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 210.52 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/210.52 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 210.52 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 31,089.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,089.59/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.20

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