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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.23, 210.80 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.23, 210.80 and 149.58 is: 205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.23 : 210.80 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.23/210.80 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.23x = 210.80 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.23x = 31,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,531.84/153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.79

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