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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.20, 211.74 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.20, 211.74 and 146.66 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.20 : 211.74 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.20/211.74 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.20x = 211.74 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.20x = 31,053.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,053.79/153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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