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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.48, 211.12 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.48, 211.12 and 145.36 is: 199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.48 : 211.12 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.48/211.12 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.48x = 211.12 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.48x = 30,688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,688.40/153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.95

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