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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.14, 209.95 and 149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.14, 209.95 and 149.06 is: 204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.14 : 209.95 = 149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.14/209.95 = 149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.14x = 209.95 × 149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.14x = 31,295.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,295.15/153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.36

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