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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.44, 212.32 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.44, 212.32 and 147.44 is: 204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.44 : 212.32 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.44/212.32 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.44x = 212.32 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.44x = 31,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,304.46/153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.02

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