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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 211.91 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 211.91 and 146.74 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 211.91 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/211.91 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 211.91 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 31,095.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,095.67/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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