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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 212.07 and 145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 212.07 and 145.90 is: 201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 212.07 = 145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/212.07 = 145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 212.07 × 145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 30,941.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,941.01/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.39

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