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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.42, 211.47 and 147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.42, 211.47 and 147.35 is: 203.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.42 : 211.47 = 147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.42/211.47 = 147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.42x = 211.47 × 147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.42x = 31,159.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,159.05/153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.10

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