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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.59, 211.74 and 148.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.59, 211.74 and 148.81 is: 205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.59 : 211.74 = 148.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.59/211.74 = 148.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.59x = 211.74 × 148.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.59x = 31,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,508.50/153.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.15

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