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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.25, 211.89 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.25, 211.89 and 146.45 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.25 : 211.89 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.25/211.89 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.25x = 211.89 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.25x = 31,030.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,030.56/153.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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