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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.60, 212.04 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.60, 212.04 and 147.48 is: 203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.60 : 212.04 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.60/212.04 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.60x = 212.04 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.60x = 31,271.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,271.66/153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.59

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