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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.80, 212 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.80, 212 and 147.86 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.80 : 212 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.80/212 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.80x = 212 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.80x = 31,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,346.32/153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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