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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 212.37 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 212.37 and 148.44 is: 205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 212.37 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/212.37 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 212.37 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 31,524.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,524.20/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.72

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