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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.32, 211.61 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.32, 211.61 and 145.98 is: 201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.32 : 211.61 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.32/211.61 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.32x = 211.61 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.32x = 30,891.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,891.19/153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.49

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