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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.55, 211.92 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.55, 211.92 and 148.77 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.55 : 211.92 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.55/211.92 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.55x = 211.92 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.55x = 31,525.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,525.53/153.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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