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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.38, 211.69 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.38, 211.69 and 148.32 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.38 : 211.69 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.38/211.69 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.38x = 211.69 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.38x = 31,396.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,396.06/153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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