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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.10, 211.41 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.10, 211.41 and 145.47 is: 200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.10 : 211.41 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.10/211.41 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.10x = 211.41 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.10x = 30,753.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,753.81/153.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.87

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