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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.19, 212.50 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.19, 212.50 and 144.99 is: 201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.19 : 212.50 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.19/212.50 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.19x = 212.50 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.19x = 30,810.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,810.15/153.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.12

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