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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.42, 212.04 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.42, 212.04 and 147.66 is: 204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.42 : 212.04 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.42/212.04 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.42x = 212.04 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.42x = 31,309.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,309.83/153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.08

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