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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 212.20 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 212.20 and 147.28 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 212.20 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/212.20 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 212.20 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 31,252.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,252.82/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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