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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.60, 212.16 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.60, 212.16 and 148.56 is: 205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.60 : 212.16 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.60/212.16 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.60x = 212.16 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.60x = 31,518.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,518.49/153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.20

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