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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.22, 212.51 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.22, 212.51 and 147.72 is: 204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.22 : 212.51 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.22/212.51 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.22x = 212.51 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.22x = 31,391.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,391.98/153.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.88

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